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Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Selecting an occupational therapy educational program from the many available can be a difficult decision. You may wonder about the differences between programs. Based on our extensive experience as occupational therapists and educators of OTs, we can tell you that there is a difference! Chatham University's Entry–Level Master of Occupational Therapy Program is one of the finest available for educating and preparing students for a proactive role in the twenty–first century. We are proud to list some of the features that make the Chatham University Occupational Therapy Program special:

A modern curriculum that is responsive to a changing health care environment

Extensive observation experiences and an innovative approach to the Fieldwork I experience

Opportunities to conduct relevant occupational therapy research

Community meetings for students to participate in the operation of the program

Program committee positions to foster the development of professional service

Our graduates’ NBCOT exam pass rates are consistently at or above the national average

Ability for students to network with OT clinicians through guest lectures and panel discussions

Abundant state–of–the–art equipment

Excellent job placement rate

Personal attention from the faculty

Faculty remain active in clinical practice

Highly qualified and experienced faculty

Newly renovated classroom and laboratory spaces

Chatham's location allows for access to a network of resources from surrounding colleges and universities

The many nearby hospitals, clinics, and community agencies offer a wide variety of opportunities for observation and fieldwork experiences

Remember, all programs are not the same. Check out the Chatham difference! Chatham University MOT graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) certification exam. Successful completion of this exam certifies the therapist as an OTR®. State licensure is required by most states and is usually based on the results of the NBCOT® certification exam. A felony conviction may prevent a graduate from taking the NBCOT® exam or obtaining a state license.